Southeast Texas on Friday is facing a rare heightened risk of severe weather, a threat level seen only when destructive weather events have followed, such as last May's derecho and the post-Christmas tornado outbreak.

A powerful line of storms is expected to sweep through the Houston area Friday, bringing the risk of large hail and damaging wind gusts.

The real action could arrive by tomorrow afternoon and evening with a line of slow-moving heavy storms possible. Tomorrow is a Fox 26 Storm Alert Day to give you a heads up that impactful weather is on the way.